Let’s be honest, weight loss can be difficult. More often than not, its taken more than a couple of years to gain weight so it’s not always going to be an easy process to lose it.
However, don’t be put off. Being a healthy weight should be seen as a lifestyle goal and not a quick fix to a temporary problem.
Weight loss, dieting and exercising take will-power, commitment and a real ‘want’ to succeed. Sometimes this can be difficult but a professional weight loss coach in Abu Dhabi knows many of the tips and tricks needed to make the difference between failure and success.
Body transformation for weight loss is about more than just what you eat though. Depending on your weight, your age and your current activity level you will need to train too.
Before you even start a body transformation training program there are many things you need to consider.
1. Preparation
You need to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for any training program. Where weight loss is concerned it can be difficult because it means breaking bad habits that have been part of your life for many years.
Be prepared to make sacrifices but remember these sacrifices are for the best. Eating out for example might not be the best choice for a while.
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This is a very true saying when it comes to weight loss. Many people expect to see results immediately but depending on your body type and your level of obesity it can take weeks of intense training to really start to see and feel results. Don’t give up though – push through these barriers (which are often self-imposed)
2. Set your goals
If you’ve decided that you want to start a body transformation program for weight loss set goals about how much weight you want to lose. However, be realistic. You need to be realistic for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you’re never going to lose 30kg of excess weight in a month, or even two. In fact, even trying to do so is unhealthy.
Instead, set your goals lower than you think you can achieve. Also, many men and women in the UAE prefer to split their main weight loss goals into sub goals or chunks. This makes it easier both physically and mentally to achieve.
3. Investigate training methods
Depending on your weight loss goals you need to find out what training methods are best suited to you and your lifestyle and also what training and exercise methods will provide the best results.
There are so many weight loss and diet programs available, each promising amazing results. But, what these programs fail to tell you is that everyone is different. What works for your friend might not work for you. They might like spending hours on a treadmill in the gym but you might find that kind of exercise completely boring.
So, with that in mind you need to find out what types of exercise in the UAE appeal to you more, find out how much weight you can lose doing a particular training method and calculate how much time you can spend each day or each week training for your body transformation goals.
If this sounds like a lot of work the investment in a weight loss personal trainer in Abu Dhabi is really worth it. They will create a training program based on your needs as an individual.
4. Nutrition & Diet
Nutrition is the backbone of a successful weight loss body transformation program.
Be prepared to make substantial changes to what you eat, where you eat and when you eat. Without a proper diet that works hand in hand with your training program your weight loss results will be less than impressive which can be the difference between success and failure.
With so many fad diets available in the UAE it can be very difficult to see which diet is right for you. The best way to view it is not as a diet at all but instead a change to your eating habits for the better.
When you discuss your body transformation plans with a professional weight management coach in the UAE you’ll be glad to hear it’s not all about eating salad and starving yourself. In fact, you can probably still eat many of the foods you enjoy but just add more nutritional foods to your daily meals and of course look into portion sizes.
Weight loss body transformation programs can be hard, but, with time and dedication you can do it and start leading a fitter, healthier life.
There will be many ups and downs but with the support of friends, family and a great coach you’ll be amazed at how you can achieve your goals and ultimately be a new, improved version of yourself.